FRIENDS OF HISTORIC AMHERST RAILROAD STATION INC

AMHERST, VA

Spring in bloom along Rivermont Avenue in Lynchburg, Virginia
Spring in bloom along Rivermont Avenue in Lynchburg, Virginia Credit: Retronaut

Friends of Historic Amherst Railroad Station Inc. is a non-profit organization located in Amherst, Virginia, dedicated to the preservation and restoration of the historic Amherst Railroad Station. The station was built in 1913 and served as a major transportation hub for Amherst County until it was closed in 1970.

The Friends of Historic Amherst Railroad Station Inc. was established in 1998 and has since then been working tirelessly to restore the station to its former glory. The organization is made up of volunteers who are passionate about preserving the history of the railroad station and the role it played in the development of the community.

The organization has undertaken several restoration projects, including the restoration of the exterior of the station, the installation of a new roof, the replacement of the windows, and the restoration of the interior of the station. The organization also hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including an annual Railroad Day celebration and a Christmas open house.

The Friends of Historic Amherst Railroad Station Inc. is dedicated to educating the public about the history of the railroad station and its importance to the community. Through their efforts, the organization has ensured that the historic Amherst Railroad Station will continue to be a landmark for generations to come.

FRIENDS OF HISTORIC AMHERST RAILROAD STATION INC is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in AMHERST VA. US MID #8405100470

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

Contact FRIENDS OF HISTORIC AMHERST RAILROAD STATION INC

FRIENDS OF HISTORIC AMHERST RAILROAD STATION INC
PO BOX 766
AMHERST
VA
24521

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FRIENDS OF HISTORIC AMHERST RAILROAD STATION INC Information

MID # 8405100470
Name FRIENDS OF HISTORIC AMHERST RAILROAD STATION INC
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 421631489
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 37.602524, -79.062376
CODES FIPS State Code: 51
FIPS County Code: 009
US Census Tract: 010200
US Census Block: 1067